Of the nine projects honored recently at GNYCUC’s 2013 chairman’s reception, six are working with NYSERDA to receive performance-based incentives to help offset the cost of implementing energy-efficiency measures. As a result of these improvements, each site is expected to achieve measurable energy and cost savings.

“Congratulations to the projects being recognized, and to our customers who are aggressively incorporating greater energy efficiency measures in these projects,” said Francis J. Murray Jr., President and CEO, NYSERDA. “Our partnership with these sites and their teams will help each building achieve goals to improve energy use while cutting overhead costs. These efforts help the state move toward Governor Cuomo’s vision for growth of a clean-energy economy, provide good jobs and improve the environment.”

NYSERDA’s customers named top projects in the following categories include:

Healthcare Project:Mount Sinai Center for Science and Medicine: Energy-efficiency measures at the new 423,000- square-foot building to house the School of Medicine’s Center for Science and Medicine include: exterior roof insulation, high-efficiency lighting, energy recovery, premium-efficiency motors and economizers. Projected Savings: Reduce annual energy costs by more than $1 million and decrease electricity use by more than 1.9 million kWh per year. NYSERDA Incentive Award: $504,000.

NYSERDA’s Commercial and Industrial Programs help commercial, industrial and institutional enterprises reduce energy consumption and costs. Programs for new and existing buildings provide financial and technical assistance in planning, designing, and implementing energy and productivity improvements.

The GNYCUC advances the practical needs of owners and “users” of construction and construction-related services in New York through an understanding of construction policy, methodology and technology.

About NYSERDA

NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation, offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and funding to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA professionals work to protect our environment and create clean-energy jobs. NYSERDA has been developing partnerships to advance innovative energy solutions in New York since 1975.